Why Your Suppliers Care About Your DPO

Cash Flow Conversations with Fexingo: Working Capital, Receivables, and Small Business Finance · May 22, 2026 · 6m · transcript

Episode 4 of Cash Flow Conversations with Fexingo: Lucas and Luna drill into Days Payable Outstanding — the metric that quietly shapes supplier relationships and working capital costs. Using the example of a mid-sized manufacturer that stretched payments from 30 to 75 days, they show how a high DPO can backfire through higher prices, shorter payment terms from suppliers, or even supply disruptions. Lucas explains why aggressive payables management is often a zero-sum game, especially when suppliers face their own cash crunches. The conversation also touches on the 2026 trend of supply chain…